]]>From marks and blemishes caused by everyday use, to larger spillages and messes creating nightmarish stains, it’s a hard task to achieve that ‘new car’ feel when it comes to cleaning cloth seats. Very rarely do you ever find spotless cloth in a used car – from eating and drinking, to taking the dog out, or even just having children as passengers, everything has an impact.

Leather seats are much easier to keep clean and tidy than cloth seats

However, it’s not just the obvious activities that you’ll have to watch out for. You might even find that, on a rainy day, as you open your car door, water droplets land on your seats and create watermarks. ‘But, it’s just water. It’ll come off with a quick wipe,’ you think. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as that. Rainwater contains debris and chemicals from the atmosphere and environment, which can make stains harder to shift. Not only that, but in most cases you’ll have to clean the entire seat rather than one small area, which will eat into your valuable time.

Upgrading to leather seats also gives you a unique opportunity to customise your seats

Leather seats are far easier to clean and maintain than cloth seats, making them a time and cost-effective alternative for your car. Crumbs, dried mud and pet hair can all be easily swept off leather seats and vacuumed up, whilst liquid spillages and pesky rainwater droplets can be soaked up and erased with the swipe of a cloth.

It’s even better from a professional point of view. If you operate a taxi service, you’ll have different people in and out of your taxi all day. With leather seats, you’ll have peace of mind that you won’t have to spend your evening putting elbow grease into tough stains – a quick hoover and wipe down will do the job.

We recommend wiping leather seats down regularly with a quality leather cleaner. If this is not available, then a very mild detergent will do. It’s important to note that, on any material – not just leather – strong detergents and chemicals can cause colour to fade. A leather cleaner is designed to cleanse the material without affecting dyes, so is essential for the maintenance of your leather interior.

We also recommend feeding your leather once per year. This keeps it clean and soft, and therefore more comfortable for you and your passengers. A leather cleaning kit is sometimes supplied by dealers with new car purchases, or you can find these at your nearest auto centre or garage for a very reasonable price. Your kit may include a balm and detergent as well as applicators, which are ideal for the regular maintenance of your seats. Keep the kit in a handy place and put a marker in your calendar to remind you to carry out your annual feed, and you’ll save yourself time and money which may have been spent taking the car to an expensive valet company.

Upgrading to leather seats increases not only the comfort of your vehicle, but also the value

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Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:51:29 +0000http://www.ds-automotive.com/?p=546Hyundai IONIQ – why is it popular? The Hyundai IONIQ is the latest car to hit the market that has been designed very much with running costs and environmental concerns in mind. Although the Hyundai IONIQ is far from the first hybrid or electric vehicle to become available in the UK, it is one of the first […]

The Hyundai IONIQ is the latest car to hit the market that has been designed very much with running costs and environmental concerns in mind. Although the Hyundai IONIQ is far from the first hybrid or electric vehicle to become available in the UK, it is one of the first from a manufacturer with a reputation building for lower cost vehicles.

IONIQ Hybrid leather seat upgrade

The Toyota Prius is synonymous with hybrid cars. The Prius was sold in Japan for several years before it even reached the UK market. But the Prius is not a cheap vehicle. Like for like the main Toyota hybrid is more expensive than non-hybrid cars of a similar size from other manufacturers, including some ‘premium’ brands.

Other than the Toyota Prius most of the other hybrid and electric cars on the UK market are made by premium and mid-market brands. VW have the e-Golf. BMW’s place in the EV (electric vehicle) market is secured with the futuristic looking, but incredibly comfortable BMW i3. At the top end of the market is the fantastic Tesla range of full electric vehicles. Tesla cars really are remarkable, but so are the size of the price tags.

So with it’s modest price tag, and good looking specification it’s easy to see why the Hyundai IONIQ is becoming increasingly popular.

This is one of the leather seat upgrades we recently carried out on a Hyundai IONIQ. We have many colour and style options available.

But surely the Hyundai IONIQ isn’t the only option?

There are smaller hybrids and electric vehicles on the market, but cars like the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe might struggle to perform well as family cars. Their small size is great for nipping around a city. But the lack of space could prove challenging on a family holiday. Larger hybrids and and electric vehicles, like the Hyundai IONIQ are proving themselves as great all round family cars.

Increasing the value of your Hyundai IONIQ

If you are in the market for a Hyundai IONIQ there’s a very simple way you can maximise your investment. While Hyundai might not have a reputation as being ultra-luxurious they are incredibly well equipped. In fact you’ll find nearly as many gadgets and ‘toys’ in a Hyundai IONIQ as you will in a high end car.

By now you may have realised that if you want to move into the world of hybrids and electric vehicles the Hyundai IONIQ is a good option. With a leather interior upgrade from us here at Duncan Smith Automotive you can turn a very good car into an exceptional car. There are many reasons why upgrading to leather makes sense, but saving money and increasing the value of your car is a very motivating reason for most of our customers.

If you buy a Hyundai IONIQ with cloth seats we can upgrade the interior to luxurious leather at a price that will surprise you. In fact if you want the sumptuous comfort of luxury seats you can save a small fortune by buying a car with cloth seats then upgrading to leather.

Leather seats are not only more hygienic, comfortable and hard-wearing, upgrading to leather seats also gives you an opportunity to customise and personalise your car. We have a wide range of colours, stitching and design options. Buying a car with cloth seats then upgrading to leather is an incredibly cost-effective way of getting your car exactly the way you want it.

Give us a call on 01449 674 180 or request a quote to find out just how easy and cost-effective our leather upgrades are for any vehicle.

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Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:42:41 +0000http://www.ds-automotive.com/?p=505While the weather might still be warm we know it’s only a matter of weeks before we’ll be experiencing much colder weather. No matter how efficient your vehicle’s heating system is it can’t heat the seats, and it’s the seats we’re all most in contact with when driving! Now is the time to upgrade to […]

]]>While the weather might still be warm we know it’s only a matter of weeks before we’ll be experiencing much colder weather. No matter how efficient your vehicle’s heating system is it can’t heat the seats, and it’s the seats we’re all most in contact with when driving!

Now is the time to upgrade to heated seats, don’t wait till weather gets cold!

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Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:47:38 +0000http://www.ds-automotive.com/?p=482Nothing ages your car’s interior quite like worn and stained seat fabric. But with most cars driven on a daily basis, the risk of spilled coffee, mud stains and bad odours are simply unavoidable. So is there a way to maintain that pristine ‘new car’ feeling, long after you’ve driven off the forecourt? Here’s how […]

Nothing ages your car’s interior quite like worn and stained seat fabric. But with most cars driven on a daily basis, the risk of spilled coffee, mud stains and bad odours are simply unavoidable. So is there a way to maintain that pristine ‘new car’ feeling, long after you’ve driven off the forecourt? Here’s how leather upholstery can do the job.

What’s so great about leather upholstery?
Many Cars come with a cloth interior as standard. But while this provides a reasonable level of comfort, fabric interiors can become marked and tired-looking – even with the best of intentions and the meanest of cleaning tools.

Stains can be difficult if not impossible to remove from cloth interiors. If you’ve got children or pets, you’re probably fighting a constant battle against spills, crumbs, odours and snags. And, if you’re an allergy sufferer, you’ll already know that cloth interiors can harbour dust.

There are no two ways about it – cloth interiors can sometimes be difficult, if not impossible, to keep in tip-top condition. But thankfully, there is an alternative.

By contrast, leather upholstery is a dream for car owners. Why?

It’s hard-wearing and durable

It’s easy to clean and stain-resistant

It’s luxuriously comfortable

It doesn’t harbour bad smells or irritating dust

It boosts your car’s resale value

You get that ‘new car’ feeling, year after year

Upgraded seats in a Mazda 2

The best way to revamp your car with a leather interior is through a specialist automotive upholsterer/car trimmer. With vast experience behind them – encompassing all marques of vehicles – they’ll be able to offer first-rate advice, proven customer service and the very best materials for your leather upholstery.

What are my choices?
Aside from the practical benefits, leather upholstery allows you to personalise your car with a statement interior tailored to your tastes. When choosing a new leather interior for your car, there are plenty of options to explore, including a varying range of different colours, patterns and embroidery. You can even choose custom stitching and designs – including two-tone leather, contrasting colours for stitching, the possibilities are vast.

Leather seats in a Toyota GT86

How do I keep that ‘new leather’ feeling?
Leather is easy to maintain. All you need is a simple leather cleaning kit – with cleaning solution, protection cream and a specialist cloth – to keep it looking good as new for years to come. We recommend using the cleaner once every 2-3 months, and the protection cream 2-3 times a year.

To ensure your leather looks tip-top, we offer a 5 year Warranty. Please note that this does not include any damage by external objects or normal wear and tear.

Is it time to make that upgrade? Give our expert team a call today on 01449 674180, and we’ll talk you through your options. Alternatively you can email us…

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Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:38:23 +0000http://www.ds-automotive.com/?p=209Many companies replace office chairs when the upholstery becomes worn or unsightly, but we have a better idea – we can re-upholster your office furniture for a lot less than the cost of replacement furniture. Find out more about leather upholstery on office chairs…

]]>Many companies replace office chairs when the upholstery becomes worn or unsightly, but we have a better idea – we can re-upholster your office furniture for a lot less than the cost of replacement furniture.

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Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:02:43 +0000http://www.ds-automotive.com/?p=58Leather upholstery can be added to all vehicles, and heated seats can be added to leather trim upgrades for an additional £295* Please get in touch to discuss your options… *excluding VAT, price correct on date of post